CELEBRITY HOMES: Leonardo DiCaprio, Alexandra Daddario and Ellen DeGeneres made some big property moves!
CELEBRITY HOMES is a weekly special feature that takes readers inside the homes of the rich and famous. Whether they’re being bought, sold or simply torn down, CH takes a peek behind the curtains at the glitzy world of stardom.
Celebrities are known to live luxurious lives, and it's hard not to fall in love with the unparalleled luxury of sprawling estates and posh mansions. Many A-list celebrities have recently bought and sold some stunning properties, shaking up the real estate market.
Leonardo DiCaprio purchased the mid-century modern residence next to his Bird Streets home for $10 million. The actor now owns one of the largest estates in one of Los Angeles' most exclusive neighborhoods – located in the hills above the iconic Sunset Strip. Alexandra Daddario and her husband, film producer Andrew Form, sold their luxe Hancock Park estate for $7,675,000, after buying it for a discounted $7.3 million a little over a year ago. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are selling one of their Hedgerow houses in Montecito, CA, for $5.85 million.
Here's a look inside the homes of these superstars.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio may only have one Oscar, but he owns a lot of real estate in Los Angeles. Now he has added another mansion to the list. As Dirt reports, DiCaprio paid $10.5 million for his neighbor's mansion in the Hollywood Hills. According to the website, the property is adjacent to his longtime Bird Streets compound, where the actor currently owns five properties totaling 5.14 acres.
According to Mansion Global, DiCaprio purchased the 0.4-acre property through an LLC affiliated with his longtime business partner Robert Hrtica and a cousin of the actor. Bird Streets is a celebrity-inhabited neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills. According to published reports, current and former residents include George Harrison, Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Anniston, Ariana Grande, Jerry Seinfeld and Jody Foster.
Built in 1963, the 3,500-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion was formerly the home of Ron Linclau and his wife, Joan Linclau. DiCaprio was sued by the couple in 2007 for negligence in the construction of a basketball court. In 2009, DiCaprio finally compensated the Linclaus out of court, according to Dirt.
According to tax records, Leonardo's newest home was built in the early 1960s and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,500 square feet of living space. However, there is apparently a pool and separate guest house on the property, which is surrounded by large eucalyptus trees, Homes and Gardens reports.
The actor also owns numerous properties in Malibu, including a $23 million estate in the trophy enclave of Paradise Cove, which he bought in 2016, and a beach house in the gated neighborhood of Blue Whale Estates, which he purchased last September for $13.8 million. Last December, he spent $9.9 million on a 2019 Beverly Hills home, according to Real Deal.
Leonardo DiCaprio is not only an actor and producer, but also a humanitarian. His contributions to environmental and animal welfare organizations show that he cares about society and the environment, and he has a fortune of 260 million dollars.
Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form
Actress Alexandra Daddario and her husband, producer Andrew Form, sold their Los Angeles house after only 16 months for a price that was higher than what they had requested, $7.675 million. The 4,910-square-foot residence in the elite Hancock Park neighborhood of the city was listed in November for $7.595 million by the couple, according to property records. There was a contingent offer within 10 days, and by the end of the month, the sale was imminent. The house was closed in the middle of December for a sum that was nearly $80,000 higher than the asking price, as reported by SheKnows.
The opulent residence was purchased from 'Shameless' author John Wells for $7.9 million, according to sources. The 1923-built Mediterranean palace in Hancock Park, one of LA's oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods, stands out among the city's historic homes. Muhammad Ali, Shonda Rhimes, Antonio Banderas, and Melanie Griffith are just a few of the famous people who have been known to call the beautiful surroundings home, as reported by Realtor.
The home originally belonged to renowned interior designer Kazuko Hoshino and well-known architect William Hefner, whose distinctive styles are still there. The listing claims that there is a "French influence" throughout the house.
At the age of 22, Alexandra Daddario made her debut in 'The Lightening Thief and Sea of Monsters,' two Percy Jackson movies. She worked on 'The White Lotus,' for which she received an Emmy nomination, and will star in the 2023 television series 'Mayfair Witches.'
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, two Hollywood A-listers, and real estate pinballs, are selling one of their Hedgerow properties in Montecito, California, for $5.85 million. According to Siteline, the well-known couple paid $5.4 million for the charming three-bedroom house in April and offered it for sale a month later for $5,995,000.
(Realtor.com)
The house was pulled off the market in June and then put back on it in December with a slight reduction. The home is situated in a community called Hedgerow, so named because of the thick hedgerows that line the streets. There are 2,280 square feet of living area in this particular home. The home dates back to 1915, with two fireplaces, beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and original built-ins, as reported by Realtor.
Although it's unknown if DeGeneres and de Rossi made any significant changes to the home, the stylish residence does have a timeless yet contemporary style. The 3,100-acre property, 13800 US Highway 101 ($45 million), was once owned by John Travolta. The main house, known as the Hacienda Residence, was created by George Washington Smith and later modified by Cliff May.
Ellen DeGeneres is an Emmy award winner, However, she was successful with the well-known sitcom Ellen, which had four seasons from 1994 to 1998.